This is the Nuoro & the East chapter from Lonely Planet’s Sardinia guidebook.

Nowhere is nature such an overwhelming force as in the wild, wild east, where the Supramonte’s imperious limestone mountains roll down to the Golfo di Orosei’s cliffs and startling aquamarine waters.

• walk on the wild side in the Gola Su Gorropu, Europe’s Grand Canyon
• maps
• drop anchor at the hidden coves and secluded beaches of the Golfo di Orosei, lapped by brilliant aquamarine waters
• transport
• restaurants & accommodation
• take a scenic drive along the serpentine SS125 for captivating views of the mountains and the Med

Coverage includes: Nuoro & Around, Fonte Sacra Su Tempiesu, Bitti & Complesso Nuragico, Romanzesu, Supramonte, Barbagia, Barbagia Di Belvi, Barbagia Di Seulo, Sarcidano, Laconi, South Of Laconi, Nuraghe Arrubiu, Pranu Mutteddu, Golfo Di Orosei, Orosei, Around Orosei, Dorgali, South Of Dorgali, Cala Gonone, Ogliastra, Tortolì & Arbatax, Baunei & the Altopiano del Golgo and Accommodation.